Adam Gerace

(he, him)

Adam Gerace is Head of the College of Psychology within the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences at CQUniversity.

For over 15 years, Adam has researched the strategies individuals use to understand another person’s point of view and how these influence experiences of empathy. His work focuses on the ways in which perspective taking and empathy improve relationships, mental health outcomes, and our wellbeing.

Adam has authored over 60 journal articles and chapters. He appears fortnightly on ABC Radio Queensland’s “Drive” program. Since 2020, Adam has co-hosted “Love’s A Secret Weapon Podcast” with Donna Loren.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Associate Professor and Head of College - Psychology, CQUniversity
  • 2017–2024
    Senior Lecturer and Head of Course - Positive Psychology, CQUniversity
  • 2015–2017
    Senior Research Fellow, Flinders University
  • 2009–2015
    Research Fellow, Flinders University

Education

  • 2009 
    University of South Australia, PhD
  • 2003 
    University of South Australia, BPsych(Hons)

Contact Adam for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision